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The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

Inca-inspired patterns add unique charm to this handcrafted 100% alpaca shoulder bag. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco start from scratch to create it--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

For Mexican artisan Marco Bautista, the act of weaving textiles is a process that brings him closer to nature, reminding him of the relationship he shares with the animals and landscapes of his country. He creates this sling handbag, handwoven from 100% wool to hang from an adjustable leather strap. He decorates the piece with geometric motifs in antique white and black against a body of Caribbean blue, as he works on a traditional Zapotec loom. The bag opens with a zipper to reveal a black lining with an open interior pocket.

Colorful flowers embellish an accessory handloomed by artisans of Ayacucho, a traditional Andean city known for its stunning textiles. Following Milagros Campos's design, the artisans craft the iris sling from alpaca, adding an adjustable strap, a zipper closure, a polyester lining, an interior pocket and sweet tassels for a unique look that will captivate anyone.

Perfect for the everyday, this handy sling bag made by Dinara features a magical, refreshing aura thanks to its traditional ikat cotton textile in a palette of pink and blue hues. Equipped with a magnetic closure on the flap, this trendy design from Uzbekistan comes with two generous compartments featuring zippered openings and interior pockets. With an adjustable and detachable strap, the final touch is in the back pocket, also equipped with a zipper.

Uzbekistan's Gold Silk Association honors beauty and diversity with a gorgeous collection of sling bags, each as unique and original as every soul in this world. With a touch of sweetness and glamour, this stylish silk sling features a combination of ikat textiles in grey, blue and pink hues, colors usually associated with balance, magic and love. In addition, a gorgeous velvet stripe decorates the piece, and zipper closures secure the front and back. Finally, an open pocket allows for handy use, while a cotton lining ensures your items rest securely inside.

And, if your soul is in sync with the equestrian world, the bag can also adapt to your horse saddle!